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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 69.12 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 69.12 and 36.32 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 69.12 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/69.12 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 69.12 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.09/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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